Chartered Accountants & Tax Advisers in Weybridge, Surrey
June 2013
The forms P11D, and where appropriate P9D, which report benefits and expenses for both employees and directors for the year ended 5 April 2013, are due for submission to HMRC by 6 July 2013. Employees pay tax on benefits provided … Continue reading
June 2013
Tax credit customers are being reminded by HMRC that they must renew claims by the 31 July deadline or their payments may stop. Tax credits claimants are also being warned to be vigilant as last year the renewals process triggered … Continue reading
June 2013
The Queen’s Speech set out the government’s legislative programme for the 2013/14 Parliamentary session including confirmation that the government plans to introduce an annual £2,000 National Insurance rebate for employers from April 2014. John Cridland, the CBI Director-General, said: "Business … Continue reading
June 2013
After much debate the Growth and Infrastructure Act is now law. One of the clauses contained within the Act introduces a new employee shareholder employment status, under which an employee or new recruit can agree to trade certain employment rights … Continue reading
June 2013
HMRC have announced that their High Net Worth Unit, which deals with the tax affairs of 5,800 people with assets in excess of £20m, increased its yield from tax enquiries by 10% in 2012/13 to £220m. Exchequer Secretary to the … Continue reading
June 2013
From 6 April 2013 the rules that determine whether an individual is resident in the UK for tax purposes have changed. These rules are known as the Statutory Residence Test (SRT). For the majority of individuals determining whether or not … Continue reading
June 2013
HMRC have issued guidance on RTI and annual schemes, including clarification of the requirements and operating annual PAYE schemes in real time. They have also published guidance for employers on what to do if they have been reporting payments to … Continue reading
May 2013
‘Word of Mouth’ is still one of the most effective marketing techniques, online or offline. In today’s tough market, businesses are fighting for their share of sales. If you can create a reputation and get people talking, you can win … Continue reading
May 2013
One of the most important parts of any business is maintaining and enhancing relationships with clients. This makes the time spent on a project more enjoyable, satisfying and effective. Improved relationships also improve the chance that the firm will get … Continue reading
May 2013
High-level strategy gives direction to the management team of a business. However, such high level plans can often prove to be of little use to other workers within the organisation. Aspects of the strategy must be distilled down to actions … Continue reading